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Anti Venom (non existence of)

BenSambrook Feb 10, 2004 09:42 AM

Hi guys

I am a non venomous keeper and although I would like to keep venomous some day this is going to be a few years off at least.

I am simply asking the question from curiosity - I have read alot of the Twig Snake and have read that there is no AV for it (as I have seen with other species - Stedge Vipers etc.). I just wondered why this is. Is it because:- a). They are unable to do it (the scientists) b). the demand is not there for the AV to be produced or c). some other reason

Just curious as I assume that all AV are produced using the same methods so if they can produce it for a Boomslang, Cobra, Rattler etc. etc. etc. why not for other species?

Thanks in advance for any response
Ben

Replies (5)

RBC Feb 11, 2004 08:22 AM

If as you say there is no AV for that species, then I would say that its probably due to there being no demand, therefore no reason for supply.
If there were plenty of people/hospitals/institutions willing to pay for the stuff, then the AV would be produced.
This is just my opinion.

psilocybe Feb 11, 2004 10:54 AM

You've asked this question in every forum! Hope you like the variety of answers!

BenSambrook Feb 11, 2004 12:38 PM

I posted the question in 3 forums as I noticed that the traffic was slower in some of the forums than others and just wanted a quick answer.

Regards
Ben

psilocybe Feb 11, 2004 02:23 PM

yeah i was just kidding you, i meant no offense so i hope none was taken,

BenSambrook Feb 12, 2004 09:05 AM

No problem.

Regards
Ben

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